How to Instruct a Search

This article is a guide to using the Instruction to Search workflow in FastDraft.

This guide contains the following:

• Introduction
• How to create an Instruction to Search
• How to Reply to an Instruction to Search

Related articles:

• How to Notify a Defect
• How to notify a Test/Inspection

Introduction

The Contractor is obliged to uncover works if they are instructed to do so. If a defect is not found, the cost of uncovering the works will be notifiable as a Compensation Event by the Contractor providing they gave the Supervisor the chance to inspect (as required in the Works Information or in line with any agreed Inspection & Test Plans) before the works were covered up.

How to create an Instruction to Search

The Supervisor can create an Instruction to search by using the green Create New button...

... or by using the left-hand navigation panel.

From the Instruction to Search register, click Create New.

Here, you can create your draft Instruction to Search by filling out the Subject, and entering your instruction.

When you're ready, click Create Draft.

You now have a draft Instruction to Search. You can make any amendments needed, and add any attachments. 

Once you're ready to communicate, click the green Communicate Instruction to Search button, then Communicate.

How to Reply to an Instruction to Search

The Supervisor can reply to an Instruction to search using the Reply tab.

Select a status - you can either select Defect Found or No Defect Found, and fill out the Comments and Actions text boxes.

Once you're ready, click Send Instruction to Search Reply, then Send Reply.